Navigation section

searchcapability

About this tag
Discussions tagged with searchcapability on WindowsForum.com focus on improving file search functionality in Windows, particularly comparing the search capabilities of Windows 7 with those of Windows XP. Users seek ways to replicate advanced search features from XP, such as searching for multiple file types simultaneously (e.g., *.xls, *.ppt, *.doc), restricting by date, and searching for text within files. The tag covers troubleshooting tips and workarounds for enhancing Windows Explorer's search to match the flexibility of older systems.
  1. R

    Windows 7 Enhancing File Search Capabilities in Windows 7 Compared to Windows XP

    Hi - I'd like to perform file searches like they used to be in Windows XP. I could search for multiple file types by typing : *.xls, *.ppt, *.doc and restrict the date, and even files that contained certain words within the files. I can't seem to do this as well in Explorer for Win7pro, I can...
    • robserr
    • Thread
    • daterestriction explorer file search file types multipletypes search function searchcapability user experience windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
Back
Top